Kentucky ranks among the worst states for lung cancer, smoking, chronic lung diseases, and mortality stemming from these health issues. Join us for this free one-hour webinar as we examine the upstream issues that lead to these outcomes. Our expert panel will present the current situation, data, and policies that could make a positive impact. We will also preview the upcoming KET documentary, “Fighting to Breathe: Lung Disease in Kentucky."
Presenters:
Dr. Shawn Jones, Medical Director of Provider Wellness, Baptist Health Medical Group
Gerald L Gels, CHP, Senior Health Physicist, Erlanger, KY
Dr. Scott Bickel, Asst. Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Allergy, and Immunology, UofL School of Medicine/Norton Children’s Medical Group
Learning Objectives:
Understand the current data surrounding lung cancer in Kentucky.
Explore the indoor and outdoor environmental influences on lung health.
Examine policies that could make a positive impact on the lung health of Kentuckians.